Berlin's Checkpoint Charlie to get radical redesign
Checkpoint Charlie, the former border checkpoint between East and West Berlin, is set to get a major makeover after city authorities approved a redevelopment plan following years of debate.
urban development
Study: Urban dwellers who live near nature less likely to die early
Nature does the body good. And a sprawling new analysis of more than 8 million people suggests that to boost residents' longevity, cities should get a lot less gray and a lot more green.
US cities are losing millions of trees. Why it matters and how to stop it
If you're looking for a reason to care about tree loss, this summer's record-breaking heat waves might be it. Trees can lower summer daytime temperatures by as much as 10 degrees Fahrenheit, according to a recent study.
'Motors, mortgages and pizzas:' Detroit is on a rebound
Six years after Detroit filed for the largest municipal bankruptcy in US history, the Motor City is roaring back to life.
Democrats court black voters at South Carolina forum
Four Democratic presidential candidates pitched wholesale changes to the federal government's approach to African-Americans on Saturday, using a forum here in South Carolina to woo the state's crucially important electorate.
City of dissent: Hong Kong's proud tradition of protesting
As dramatic images of tear gas being fired at protesters in Hong Kong campaigning against a controversial China extradition bill were beamed around the globe this week, it seemed that a city best known for its
Atlanta's neighborhoods: Best places to eat, drink and play
Downtown Atlanta is home to a host of densely packed attractions -- the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, The National Center for Civil and Human Rights, the College Football Hall of Fame and more.
